The Candy Man

by Sammy Davis Jr.

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The Candy Man

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Sammy Davis Jr.136 BPM

Lyrics

(C)Who can take a sun rise,

(Dm7)sprin kle it with (G7)dew,

(F)cov er it with (Bb7)choc ’late and a (C)mir a cle or (Am7)two?

The (D7sus4)can dy man,

the (C)can dy man can.

The (D7sus4)can dy man (D7)can ’cause he (Dm7)mix es it with love and makes the (C)world taste good.

The (F)can dy man makes (F#dim7)ev ’ry thing he bakes (C)sat is fy ing (G)and de (C)lic ious.

(F#m7)Talk a bout your (Baug)child hood (Em)wish es!

(Dm7)You can e ven (Bb7)eat (A7)the (Ab7)dish (G7)es!

And the (D7sus4)world tastes (D7)good ’cause the (Dm7)can dy man thinks it (C)should.

The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr. — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Candy Man” by Sammy Davis Jr. in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Candy Man" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Candy Man"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.